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trece

TREH-seh/ˈtɾeθe/

“trece” means “thirteen” in Spanish (the number 13).

thirteen

Also: thirteenth
NounmA1
A colorful group of thirteen small, identical red apples arranged in a neat pile.

📝 In Action

Tengo trece carpetas en mi mochila.

A1

I have thirteen folders in my backpack.

Mi cumpleaños es el trece de noviembre.

A1

My birthday is the thirteenth of November.

El trece es considerado un número de mala suerte por algunos.

A2

Thirteen is considered an unlucky number by some.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • Martes trece – Tuesday the 13th (equivalent to Friday the 13th)
  • Las trece – 1:00 PM (in 24-hour time)

Idioms & Expressions

  • Mantenerse en sus trece – To stick to one's guns or refuse to change one's mind

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "trece" in Spanish:

thirteen→thirteenth→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: trece

Question 1 of 2

Which day of the week is traditionally considered unlucky when it falls on the 13th in Spanish culture?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
treceavo(thirteenth (fraction)) — Noun
decimotercero(thirteenth (position in a line)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'tredecim', which is a combination of 'tres' (three) and 'decem' (ten).

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: treizeItalian: trediciPortuguese: treze

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'trece' change to match the gender of the noun?

No, 'trece' is an invariable number, meaning it has the same form regardless of whether the noun it describes is masculine or feminine.

How do you say 'the 13th' for a floor in a building?

While you can use 'el trece' informally, the formal word for the 13th in a sequence is 'decimotercero'.